GIS and Data Manager, C&M Unit

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Cycling & Micromobility (C&M) Unit is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented GIS & Data Manager to support management, analysis, and continuous improvement of the unit’s GIS datasets, project databases, and reporting systems. Under the supervision of senior staff, the selected candidate will maintain and enhance spatial and tabular data, perform GIS analysis, develop maps and visualizations, and support data-driven planning, reporting, and decision-making across the unit.

The position coordinates with planners, engineers, designers, project managers, and partner agencies to translate transportation projects into accurate spatial data, improve data quality and reporting systems, and support production of the official New York City Bike Map. It plays a central role in maintaining project tracking systems and developing tools and workflows that improve the accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility of Cycling & Micromobility data.

The C&M Unit manages a network of more than 1,500 lane-miles of on-street bicycle facilities and focuses on innovative street redesign to expand and improve the bike network. The unit is part of the Office of Livable Streets, which works on strategic planning, community engagement, research, policy, design, implementation, and long-term management to support safe, accessible, inclusive, resilient, and economically vital streets throughout New York City.

The position is listed under the City Research Scientist title. Appointments are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year. The Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in an appropriate field of specialization is required for candidates appointed to Assignment Level II and above.
• For Assignment Level II and above, candidates must meet one of the stated qualification pathways: a relevant doctorate plus one year of responsible full-time supervisory, administrative, or research experience; a relevant master’s degree plus three years of responsible full-time research experience; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• All candidates for Assignment Level II and above must have at least a master’s degree in an appropriate field and at least two years of the specified research experience.
• Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I may substitute for the experience required under the doctorate or master’s degree pathways.

Responsibilities

• Manage GIS datasets and project databases supporting bicycle and micromobility planning, capital project development, network tracking, and reporting.
• Review engineering plans, project documents, aerial imagery, and field observations to translate transportation projects into accurate spatial and tabular data and maintain the City’s authoritative bicycle network dataset.
• Perform GIS analysis and prepare maps, dashboards, reports, and data visualizations for planning studies, project development, performance reporting, and executive decision-making.
• Coordinate with planners, engineers, designers, project managers, and partner agencies to collect, validate, and integrate project information across multiple data systems.
• Develop database tools, reporting workflows, and quality control procedures to improve project tracking, network analysis, and organizational efficiency.
• Support production of the official New York City Bike Map.
• Prepare maps, exhibits, and other visual materials for presentations, public outreach, and agency communications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level